Delhi Cracks Down on Illegal Meat Shops Ahead of Navratri

BJP leaders push for broader closures citing religious sentiments, while similar demands emerge in Bhopal.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma announced enforcement measures to remove illegal meat sellers from public spaces before Navratri.
Under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, meat shops must have proper licenses and adhere to location restrictions, such as maintaining distance from religious sites.
BJP leaders in Delhi, including Ravinder Singh Negi and Karnail Singh, advocate for the closure of meat shops during Navratri to respect Hindu religious practices.
In Bhopal, the Bharat Raksha Manch and BJP legislator Rameshwar Sharma have called for voluntary closures of open meat shops during Navratri, citing similar concerns.
The issue highlights tensions between voluntary compliance and regulatory enforcement, as well as the political strategy of aligning governance with cultural and religious values.